In a Superhuman Society

by Stonecreek

A world with quirks means its people are wind up rather quirky. Whether heroes, villains, or somewhere in-between, every BnHA character deserves to have their story told. These are but tiny 100-word snippets of their lives, told one a day, every day, in 2023. Newest chapter: Mina Ashido is a vivacious hero in training. She's equally enthusiastic about her classmates' love lives.

7. Togaru Kamakiri (Jack Mantis)

A.N. — The first of the 40 1-A/1-B cohort arrives today, and it's one of the more unique individuals. As a Pro, I think he could go far in ability, but be held back by appearance and attitude.

7. Togaru Kamakiri/Jack Mantis

For a hero in training, Togaru has a pretty violent disposition. But he'd argue he was just keeping his resolve as honed as his blades.

With an appearance befitting a horror movie monster, Jack Mantis felt he had to play into that aspect of himself for his hero persona. Yes, he liked fighting, and felt more alive when his adrenaline was surging. But he also put careful thought into each swing of steel. If Togaru shaped it wrong as it emerged from his flesh, he could cut himself. He had to keep himself sharp, because his edges were even sharper.